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A container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity
“The cells in a car battery generate electricity with a chemical reaction between a lead plate and a lead dioxide plate that are bathed in acid.”
An extensive series or range of things in a particular sequence or order
“My rational mind confronted me with a battery of questions, to which I responded with silent bafflement.”
A set of similar units of equipment, typically when connected together
“There is also a battery of powerful surveillance and monitoring equipment located inside and on the perimeter wall.”
A group of people gathered or grouped together
“Stopping in front of the palace, they were helped down by a battery of guards and escorted to the entrance.”
The infliction of unlawful personal violence on another person
“In most cases of battery or actual bodily harm, the causal connection will be plain, but cases involving drugs have presented difficulties.”
An artillery subunit of guns, men, and vehicles
“However, the Panzer Regiment destroyed a motorized column and an artillery battery before the French could withdraw.”
A number of things arriving or happening suddenly and during the same period
An army unit, typically divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries
A large, highly organized military force
An electricity generator
Operated with a battery
“Locating the grave, by fading battery torchlight, was almost impossible.”
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